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The whole reason I posted in the "Complete rewrite of the program. Seriously" that has since been deleted is to show how you could have the Win & Mac version released at the same time rather than having to spend 6 months on each unlike other companies that release Win/Mac apps at the same time. I'm sure most users could make do with the GUI interface as it is but it don't solve the Win/Mac release date equality issues. Like it is something you will indeed eventually have to do, it's not some weird obscure idea. The suggestion is to make things better as Cerio intended, as he has given up like me has left the forum before through frustration.
A lot of users may report the issues then give up with it never to be seen again. Someone in another forum told me they purchased the BBPlugin and could not get it to work right so gave up all together with it, that hurts me to hear that, maybe it don't bother PG but it's a common story, again I liken it to Gordon Ramsay Kitchen Nightmares scenareo.
You shouldn't cancel people with ideas that may shake things up with a few truth bombs or undiplomatic statements especially about "time signatures". Maybe like before apple will force your hand into change, wouldn't it be good to be ahead of this not a mad rush when it happens to then do it.
You have these wonderful world class session players and wonderful musical programming that pieces it all together underneath the interface and old restriction from the DOS days that let's them down as to what it's potential could be.
You have the talent in the session players and the musical programming side but as the BIABguy said "just bring in new faces and fresh ideas" to give talent to the GUI interface design, and he is not just anyone he is a "BIAB"guy.
Sure you can wing it and get away with it maybe for some more years but it don't do it justice.
I don't say it all for selfish means, I don't use Mac anymore but it would be fair to give Mac users the same thing at the same time.
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I had really high hopes for the plug-in version but because of a number of issues I haven't looked at it in a couple of years. I went gone back to using the main BiaB version. I also think and have said many times it is time for a complete rewrite. BiaB is the only software program that I have been using for years that hasn't either had a complete rewrite or a major partial rewrite.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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BiaB is the only software program that I have been using for years that hasn't either had a complete rewrite or a major partial rewrite. It must have had at least one significant rewrite, when they adopted the Delphi programming language, as BiaB predates Delphi by several years. I have mixed feeling about RAD (rapid applications development) tools. They're quick and easy to start, but not always so easy to maintain and grow. I haven't used Delphi, so I can't say if that's so in this case, but it sometimes feels like it.
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
Kawai MP6, Korg M50, Ui24R, Saffire Pro 40.
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BIAB2022 UltraPAK, Reaper, a bunch of stuff.
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You're right, Delphi can get out of control with feature creep, but I always enjoyed using it.
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XLN Audio make Plugins, maybe I should give them some ideas for a Plugin that will generate and play real instruments and drums instantly as they are looking for new faces and fresh ideas, I would hate for all the information I post to go to waste, "Addictive Real Instruments" "Addictive Session Player Pro" "Addictive Instant Tracks" ? Product DesignerAddictive Drums is an industry standard. RC-20 is an all-time favourite. Do you have the product design skills and music production insight to come help us design products that will be used and loved in homes and studios world wide? Great! Read on... C++ DeveloperImagine this: because of you, tens of thousands of musicians can express and share their creativity with the world. By giving them the tools, they can create magic. The question is, would you want to be a part of the magic? If the answer is yes, you should come and join the development team as our new C++ Developer! https://careers.xlnaudio.com/#jobs 
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
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The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
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Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
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A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
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We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
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Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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